Good morning Fall City. I am sure that by now, everyone has heard about the two house fires that have occurred in our little town in the last couple of weeks. I would like to first note that I am not in any way suggesting that they are connected. However, the fires have brought up concern that it may be time for everyone to have a refresher course on home fire safety, not only in how to prevent a fire from happening in your home but also in how to ensure that your family is able to safely get out of your house in the event of a fire.
I am working with Basma about setting up a free class at the community center on home fire safety. Some of you may have attended the classes I have done on it in the past, but I know there are some who have never attended the class, or haven't in quite a while. I will cover basic fire prevention, as well as how to create a fire escape plan. Once Basma and I have ironed out the details, we will announce the date and time of the next class.
However, if that time ends up not working for you, or if you would prefer a one-on-one class, I am more than happy to set up a time to come to your residence myself and assess your home's safety and help you set up an escape plan.
You may be saying "Oh, but that would never happen to me!" I can guarantee that everyone who has ever been in an accident has said that exact same thing. It is better to be prepared and never have to use your knowledge and preparations than it is to be in a situation and not know what to do to keep yourself and your family safe.